I wanted to do a full nude male. I've always loved when expressionist painters use large brushstrokes and did mimic photo realism in some way. Ben was the name of the model used to make this piece.

I grew up in Alabama but have been living in New York City for the past 12 years. My primary work is as a psychiatrist. working with LGBTQ patients. My art has been mostly self-taught having only taken continuing education classes in the past.